Background Flashcards
1
Q
What are lipids?
A
A diverse group of organic compounds which are insoluble water.
2
Q
What are included in lipids?
A
Fats
Oils
3
Q
What are lipids made from?
A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
4
Q
What is thediffernece between the elements that make up lipids and carbohydrates?
A
Much less oxygen present in carbohydrates
5
Q
What are triglycerides?
A
Lipids made from fatty acids and glycerol